Section 10A(4)(b) in The Jadavpur University Act, 1981
(b)a vacancy occurs in the office of the Pro-vice-Chancellor by reason of death, resignation, removal, expiry of the term of his office or otherwise, then, during the period of such temporary inability or pending the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor, as the case may be, the Chancellor, in consultation with the Minister, appoint a person to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Pro-vice-Chancellor.